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  • CLOSED: Ma'at Centre Vegetarian Cafe
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  • White Vegetarian
Vegan-friendly
International
Organic
Juice bar
Caribbean

Salads and soups such as lentil, pumpkin or vegetable. Various filled roti wraps. Main course is a grain plus Ital stew, chickpea or soya chunks, yam, plantain, sweet potato, stir-fry veg, salads. Cakes and desserts are all vegan, such as fruit crumble and non-dairy ice cream. Also freshly squeezed juices, herbal tea. Uses rice and almond milk. No alcohol. Directions by train: Catford (from Blackfriars) or Catford Bridge (from Charing Cross or London Bridge). Reported closed to HappyCow.

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2 Reviews

First Review by Ruru

Avatar Jemima

Jemima

Points +484

Vegetarian
25 Aug 2009

Restoring place in Catford

This restaurant is informed by Ma'at, philosophical/ religious ideas from ancient Egyptian philosophy and Ital, food from the Rastafarian movement. There isn't much information on these schools of thought at the restaurant so it has been a bit of detective work on my part to figure out what all the names of things, decorations and such referred to.
The restaurant has a very relaxing and restoring vibe and it seems to catch a breeze. A low coffee table made from the cross section of a tree trunk and a sofa is situated at the front and there are tables behind this.
Patrons seem to be people in the same community that identify with Ma'at/ Ital and some other locals.

When I went a regular meal was made up from a "meal deal" from their menu which would include a base like rice, pasta or roti, a main which is a stew and another savoury dish like yam or sweet potatoes. It was a little bit confusing as the menu lists appetizers and salads some of which can be used in the meal deal but weren't listed a such.
I had soup for starter. For main I had quinoa for base, soya chunks stew and spelt flour dumplings. This was all included as one meal deal. It was quite tasty and their homemade chili sauce is spicy and really good! I had a vegetable and lime juice which they made up out of what was on hand. It was cool and delicious!
On another occasion I had sweet potato pudding which was made with coconut milk. It had just a bit of sweetness which was just right and was moist, dense and big! It was really filling on its own and it is probably the healthiest feeling dessert I have had apart from fruit salad.

It was quite soon after opening that I went so there was a bit of confusion over how the menu worked and to and fro from the kitchen to see what was still available. The woman serving us was pleasant and helpful though.

It came to under ₤10 for dinner and juice which was decent value.

The restaurant also offers/ advertises some therapeutic services and well being courses which also might be Ma'at/ Rastafarian based and sells some Caribbean items such as some spices and oils and their chili sauce!

Pros: relaxed atmosphere, many combinations of fresh juice poss, good value

Cons: has been a little disorganised

Avatar Ruru

Ruru

Points +72

Vegan
15 Aug 2009

Tasty food in Catford

For fans of Afro-Carribean food, this cafe offers vibrantly coloured and flavoursome vegan dishes, along with a range of smoothies, juices and dairy-free desserts. There's a touch of home cooking about this place, no 'centre' but in fact a warm, welcoming, and peaceful environment for a quick, affordable lunch.

Service is rapid but those with time to talk to the friendly owners will enjoy their hospitality.

There is live jazz to be enjoyed on Saturday evenings, and finally - the fried plantain wrap is excellent.

Pros: friendly staff, hearty food, affordable

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